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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

China end Thailand’s fine run

Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon hits a return against China’s Chen Yufei. (AFP photo)

Thailand bowed out in the semi-finals of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals on Friday.

The Thai Uber Cup team fell to defending champions China 3-0 in the semi-finals at Muang Thong Thani’s Impact Arena in Nonthaburi.

World No.8 Ratchanok Intanon lost to third-ranked and Olympic champion Chen Yufei 18-21, 12-21 in the opening singles match.

In the second match, doubles stars Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai were beaten by Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan 21-17, 13-21, 15-21.

World No.10 Pornpawee Chochuwong then lost to ninth-ranked He Bingjiao 15-21, 15-21 as the Chinese women booked their berth in the women’s team championships…

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